HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:41:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/ 32 32 235275373 Kyle O’Quinn Comes Home: Leading Norfolk State Into a New Era https://hbcubuzz.com/104964/kyle-oquinn-comes-home-leading-norfolk-state-into-a-new-era/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104964/kyle-oquinn-comes-home-leading-norfolk-state-into-a-new-era/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:41:09 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104964 Kyle O’Quinn, the former NBA center and Norfolk State University (NSU) legend, has officially retired from professional basketball and is returning to his alma mater in a new role. O’Quinn will join the NSU men’s basketball program, bringing his wealth of experience back to the institution where his journey to basketball stardom began . A […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104964/kyle-oquinn-comes-home-leading-norfolk-state-into-a-new-era/feed/ 0 104964 From The Yard to the Governor’s Mansion: Why Kamala Harris Should Run for Governor of California https://hbcubuzz.com/104960/from-the-yard-to-the-governors-mansion-why-kamala-harris-should-run-for-governor-of-california/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104960/from-the-yard-to-the-governors-mansion-why-kamala-harris-should-run-for-governor-of-california/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:01:19 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104960 In this moment of political uncertainty and rising kleptocracy, we need bold, visionary leadership at the state level—and no one is better positioned than Vice President Kamala Harris to step into that space. As a daughter of Oakland, a Howard University graduate, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Vice-President Harris embodies the legacy of Black excellence, […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104960/from-the-yard-to-the-governors-mansion-why-kamala-harris-should-run-for-governor-of-california/feed/ 0 104960 Grambling State’s Mickey Joseph Proposes Transfer Portal ‘Buyout’ System to Support HBCUs https://hbcubuzz.com/104950/grambling-states-mickey-joseph-proposes-transfer-portal-buyout-system-to-support-hbcus/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104950/grambling-states-mickey-joseph-proposes-transfer-portal-buyout-system-to-support-hbcus/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:33:27 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104950 In a strategic move aimed at protecting HBCU athletic programs, Grambling State University‘s head football coach, Mickey Joseph, has proposed the creation of a ‘buyout’ system for players recruited through the NCAA’s transfer portal. This proposal is designed to help smaller schools like Grambling State retain their talent while combating the financial advantages that larger […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104946/norfolk-states-brian-moore-jr-honored-with-prestigious-lou-henson-award/feed/ 0 104946 Bowie State University to Host Historic HBCU Prison Education Summit https://hbcubuzz.com/104943/bowie-state-university-to-host-historic-hbcu-prison-education-summit/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104943/bowie-state-university-to-host-historic-hbcu-prison-education-summit/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:20:38 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104943 Bowie State University is set to make history by hosting the first-ever HBCU Prison Education Summit, bringing together higher education leaders, criminal justice experts, and community advocates to discuss expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. The summit, scheduled for this weekend, is expected to host over 200 attendees, including representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104943/bowie-state-university-to-host-historic-hbcu-prison-education-summit/feed/ 0 104943 HBCU Football Players Fighting for NFL Recognition https://hbcubuzz.com/104939/hbcu-football-players-fighting-for-nfl-recognition/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104939/hbcu-football-players-fighting-for-nfl-recognition/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:52:22 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104939 Roughly 1.6% of all NCAA football players ever set foot in the NFL, according to the league’s own statistics. It’s a tough climb for anyone, but it can feel even steeper at historically Black colleges (HBCUs) such as Morgan State University. Fans wonder if under-the-radar talents can really grab the attention of pro scouts when […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104939/hbcu-football-players-fighting-for-nfl-recognition/feed/ 0 104939 Texas Makes History: First-Ever HBCU Legislative Caucus Forms Amid Attacks on Academic Freedom https://hbcubuzz.com/104934/texas-makes-history-first-ever-hbcu-legislative-caucus-forms-amid-attacks-on-academic-freedom/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104934/texas-makes-history-first-ever-hbcu-legislative-caucus-forms-amid-attacks-on-academic-freedom/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:49:54 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104934 Texas has launched the state’s first-ever HBCU Legislative Caucus, a bipartisan coalition dedicated to strengthening and advancing the nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the Lone Star State. Led by Representative Ron Reynolds, this historic initiative emerges as HBCUs face unprecedented attacks on diversity initiatives, public education, and academic freedom. The formation comes at […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104934/texas-makes-history-first-ever-hbcu-legislative-caucus-forms-amid-attacks-on-academic-freedom/feed/ 0 104934 Civil Rights Attorney Donates to First-Ever HBCU Hockey Program, Making History https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:37:24 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104929 In a historic move for both the world of hockey and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a prominent civil rights attorney has stepped forward with a significant donation to support the first-ever HBCU hockey program. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in diversifying the sport and providing new opportunities for Black student-athletes. The donation, […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/feed/ 0 104929 Top Factors Influencing The Afro-American iGaming Market https://hbcubuzz.com/104926/top-factors-influencing-the-afro-american-igaming-market/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104926/top-factors-influencing-the-afro-american-igaming-market/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:11:49 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104926 While the iGaming market is growing by the second, not everyone plays the same way, and not every market shines in the spotlight, even if it should. One group that’s for sure overlooked is Afro-American players. This audience is full of potential and eager to test their luck.  From mobile gaming to sports betting — […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104926/top-factors-influencing-the-afro-american-igaming-market/feed/ 0 104926 McDonald’s Breakfast Fuels the Hustle  https://hbcubuzz.com/104917/mcdonalds-breakfast-fuels-the-hustle/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104917/mcdonalds-breakfast-fuels-the-hustle/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:03:51 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104917 McDonald’s is here to remind everyone—especially early risers, go-getters, and night owls—that BREAKFAST COMES FIRST. McDonald’s proves that a quick and easy breakfast can power you through your day, making McDonald’s the go-to for unstoppable Black talent on the move. Khiari’s Morning Hustle—Fueled by McDonald’s Meet Khiari, a dynamic socialite, student, and content creator whose […]

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